Burkville Bridge
MA-06-01 |
| Conway, Ma. - Franklin County |
Burkeville Bridge
Burkville Bridge Portal
| County: |
Franklin |
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| Town: |
Conway |
| Locality: |
Conway |
Position - Lat:
Lon: |
N 42 30.479
W 72 42.764 |
| Bridge Carries: |
Burkeville Bridge |
| Bridge Crosses: |
South River |
| Bridge Traffic: |
Closed |
| Truss Type: |
Howe variant
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| Year Built: |
1970 |
| Builder: |
Unknown |
| Owner: |
Unknown |
| Structure Characteristics: |
Length: 106 Ft.
Span: 104 Ft.
Width: Unknown
Lanes: 1 |
| Posted Load: |
None - Closed to Traffic |
| Posted Vertical Clearance: |
None |
| World Guide No.: |
21-06-01 |
National Register of
Historic Places Date: |
September 1, 1988 |
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| Description |
| The Burkeville Covered Bridge is a one span variation of a Howe Truss with a total length of 106 feet. The bridge is currently closed. The Burkeville Bridge crosses the South River just west of Conway. The bridge is the second covered bridge at this location being built in 1951. This bridge was accepted for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places on September 1, 1988.
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| Photography |
| This bridge is difficult to photograph. A concrete barrier and chank link fence block access to the bridge. Photos must be taken thru the fence or from a small clearing west of the bridge along MA116. |
| Parking |
| The bridge is closed to all traffic and is baricaded with a concrete barrier and chain link fence, May 2003. There is one small parking area directly in front of the bridge which along MA116 for about two cars. |
Truss / Arch
Bissell Bridge Truss
Location Map
| Location |
| Alongside MA 116 On south side of road just west of Conway. |
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